Colombia quake death toll hits 281 as hopes for survivors fade

Hopes of finding more survivors from Colombia’s powerful earthquake are fading as rescue teams narrow their searches after the crucial first 72 hours. The magnitude-7.5 quake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 281 people and injuring more than 3,900, while 379 remain missing, according to government data. Rescue crews in Cali have begun shifting from search operations to debris removal. The UN has allocated $5 million in emergency funding to support relief efforts.

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